Recording Features, Recording Speeds, Recording Pause

Using the TV/VCR’s Features

Recording Features

The TV/VCR provides several different ways to record programs. The following pages explain how to use the types of recording features. If you’re using the remote control, you must press the VCR button to put the remote control in VCR mode.

Note: Recording can’t be done in the COMPONENT INPUT (video/audio) mode.

STOP6 SP

Tape speed indicator

	Recording Time

Tape	SP	EP

T-120	2 hours	6 hours
T-160	2 hrs 40 min	8 hours

Recording Speeds

Press SPEED on the remote to select a recording speed.

•SP (Standard Play) gives the best quality recording; consequently, fewer programs can be recorded on the tape. Most pre-recorded, rental tapes are recorded in SP.

•EP (Extended Play) gives three times the recording time of tapes recorded in SP.

Recording Pause

This feature allows you to prevent recording short passages of unwanted material.

Press PAUSE during recording to temporarily stop and start recording (PAUSE appears on the screen while the tape is paused). The TV/VCR automatically switches from pause to stop after a few minutes to prevent tape wear.

TIME

VIDEO ADJUST

AUDIO ADJUST

CLOSED CAPTION

TIMER RECORDINGS

LANGUAGE

REC TIMER PROGRAM

SETTING

MODE CH START STOP

V-CHIP BLOCK

1
2	/	: SET	OK
SELECT	/	: SET	OK
PREVIOUS		: QUIT	MENU
3
4
5
COMPLETE NEXT CHANGE DELETE
		10:20AM OCT.15(MON)
SELECT	/	: SET	OK
PREVIOUS		: QUIT	MENU

Types of Recording

Your TV/VCR provides three ways to capture programming:

•Recording allows you to press one button to record a program.

•Timer Recording program the TV/VCR for a daily, weekly, or one time recording which will automatically start and stop at the times you set.

•Copying and Editing Tapes allows you to record from another VCR or camcorder.

Timer Recording

Timer recording allows you to program the TV/VCR to record up to five different programs. This is useful if you plan on being away from home for a long period of time. Before setting the timer, make sure that the clock is set correctly.

To set a timer recording.

1.Press MENU to display the main MENU.

2.Press the up or down arrow to select TIMER RECORDINGS and press OK (the REC TIMER PROGRAM menu appears).

Chapter 3

TV/VCR specifications

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Despite the decline in VCR usage with the rise of digital formats, RCA remains a beloved brand that evokes nostalgia in many consumers. RCA's legacy in the realm of televisions and VCRs showcases a blend of innovation, practicality, and affordability, ensuring that it remains a notable player in the home entertainment industry.

RCA TV/VCR manual Recording Features, Recording Speeds, Recording Pause, Types of Recording

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